Rutherford County, NC Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Rutherford County was $330K last month, up 11.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Rutherford County is $174, down 1.7% since last year.
Rutherford County Housing Market Trends
In October 2025, Rutherford County home prices were up 11.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $330K. On average, homes in Rutherford County sell after 97 days on the market compared to 75 days last year. There were 65 homes sold in October this year, up from 47 last year.

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- $295,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,221 sq ft156 West Lake Dr S #1303, Lake Lure, NC 28746List Price$319,000Sale to List8% under listDays on Market51 days156 West Lake Dr S #1303, Lake Lure, NC 28746
- $300,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft00 St. Johns Church Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746List Price$349,000Sale to List14% under listDays on Market67 days00 St. Johns Church Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746
- $275,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,345 sq ft2401 Hudlow Rd, Forest City, NC 28043List Price$275,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market42 days2401 Hudlow Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
- $40,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft000 Antioch Rd, NC 28746List Price$49,500Sale to List19% under listDays on Market30 days000 Antioch Rd, NC 28746
- $353,500 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths2,120 sq ft291 Holly Forest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139List Price$399,900Sale to List12% under listDays on Market99 days291 Holly Forest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
- $2,150,000 Last Sold Price4 beds3.5 baths5,076 sq ft235 Deerwood Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746List Price$2,700,000Sale to List20% under listDays on Market560 days235 Deerwood Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746
- $924,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths3,300 sq ft230 Mallard Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746List Price$924,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market156 days230 Mallard Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746
- $135,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft188 Academy St, Spindale, NC 28160List Price$150,000Sale to List10% under listDays on Market96 days188 Academy St, Spindale, NC 28160
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Schools in Rutherford County
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9/10 Cliffside Elementary School Public • K-5 | 213 Students | 1 reviews |
8/10 Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 479 Students | N/A |
8/10 Ellenboro Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 595 Students | 1 reviews |
6/10 Sunny View Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 134 Students | 2 reviews |
6/10 Harris Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 445 Students | 5 reviews |
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